Goji berries, also known as Chinese wolfberries have been consumed for medicinal purposes since thousands of years and traditional Chinese medicine recognizes them among the world’s most powerful foods that support longevity and overall … [Continue reading]
Second, only to blueberries in terms of antioxidants content, cranberries are often referred to as power food, having unique health properties and the ability to prevent and treat some of the most serious conditions. Cranberries have been … [Continue reading]
Food is always important, but somehow more so when it’s cold and freezing outside. Ever noticed how you tend to eat more during winter? That’s not your food addiction, that’s your body telling you it needs extra fuel. Let’s talk about this some … [Continue reading]
You don’t always have to break the bank or travel across cities to buy power foods. Some people do. Some people buy fruits and vegetables only at farmers’ markets. Other people shop products only at health stores. But if you don’t live near a … [Continue reading]
When was the last time you had instant ramen noodles? Yesterday you say? Or was it perhaps last week? If you eat instant noodles regularly, say at least once a week, you are hereby officially diagnosed with instant noodles syndrome, a serious … [Continue reading]
One of many people’s least favorite fruits, the cantaloupe is believed to date back to approximately 2400 BCE, although its exact origin remains largely unknown. Some food historians believe it originated in Persia, while others say that cantaloupe … [Continue reading]
One of the main reasons fitness instructors recommend including peanut butter in a diet is because peanut butter is a good source of protein, thus extremely beneficial for people both on a regular and on a plant-based diet, for anyone basically who … [Continue reading]
So, you know by now that olive oil is one of the healthiest types of fats you can consume. You probably also know that extra virgin olive oil is the best in olive oil class, that this is grade An oil tasting good and smelling like the real stuff, … [Continue reading]
There are so many reasons to love cherries that if anyone wrote about them all, they’d write a novel. And people who don’t like them very much are missing out because cherries have so many health benefits starting with antioxidant support, better … [Continue reading]
Depending on whom you ask, people will tell you they prefer one over the other. Cantaloupes are sweet and tasty, some people will tell you. But they are also hard and taste bad when unripe, and it’s difficult to figure out if the fruit is ripe or … [Continue reading]
Once one of the most expensive and royal of fruits, pineapples are today much more accessible. They may not be the world’s cheapest fruits, but compared to the older times when only kings and people of the upper class could afford them, pineapples is … [Continue reading]
Garam Masala is a very popular and aromatic blend of spices that originates in India and Sri Lanka. It represents to Indian cuisine what Herbes de Provence represent to French cuisine and five-spice powder to Chinese cooking – a base for many … [Continue reading]
Dates, raisins, figs, prunes and apricots are all very popular as dried fruits. Appreciated for the sweet taste and the longer shelf life in comparison to fresh fruits, dried fruits come with a set of nutritional benefits too. Although they are often … [Continue reading]
Of the many foods out there, whole grains are some of the highest in nutritional value, so it is important to add them to our diets to ensure that the body receives essential nutrients, which translate into essential body energy, all for long-term … [Continue reading]
Traditional balsamic vinegar may be the crème du la crème du balsamic vinegar, but luckily for all the vinegar collectors out there who love trying different types of these celebrated liquids, there are quite a few more to fancy one’s pantry. It’s … [Continue reading]
Is there a difference between being frugal and being a cheapskate? Some would say no, others would argue yes. A difference should be made, however, and that is that living frugally isn’t the same to buying the cheapest possible items at the expense … [Continue reading]
Every month we have national days. We had National Spaghetti Day on January 4, National Curried Chicken Day on January 12, and National Green Juice Day on January 26. Then, we had National Carrot Cake Day on February 3, National Cream Cheese … [Continue reading]
Are you one of the people who always wait for the start or end of the season to upgrade and buy stuff? If so, now is the time to start thinking and planning your spring shopping list because the first few weeks of March could save you money on a … [Continue reading]
Dates are fruits rich in carbohydrates and mainly consumed dried. Fresh dates are also edible, although when not fully ripe, the fruit will taste astringent. Properly ripped fresh dates are sweet and crunchy and can be used in various recipes and … [Continue reading]
Probably one of the least popular vegetables, beets are available year round and can be found in the produce aisles of most supermarkets. They come in various shapes and sizes and are mostly recognized after their signature crimson color, but beets … [Continue reading]